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Santa Bárbaraa weather in May (Costa Rica)

How is the weather in Santa Bárbaraa in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Santa Bárbaraa generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 26°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 18°C.

Santa Bárbaraa in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 343 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 20 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 183 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Santa Bárbaraa. January, February, March and April typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santa Bárbaraa climate page with graphs.

 

Santa Bárbaraa, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 65%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 343 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
SunshineSunshine 183 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: San José, Costa Rica (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in May

Find out more about the weather in Costa Rica in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Santa Bárbaraa in May?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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